What should go in a resume?
continued from last page ...4. Certification, Licensing and Special Skills/Training
Its important to list any certifications and licenses to show the employer you’re trained for the job, especially if you are in a skilled trade, such as airline mechanic or a dental assistant.You also might want to mention any on-the-job or special job-related training you have received, such as completing a computer course. However, there is no need to mention professional or personal development seminars, such as those that explain effect team-building techniques or how to enhance your self-esteem.
5. Military Experience
Don’t forget to profile your military experience, if you have any. Your special training and accomplishments are valuable, especially if they relate directly to your chosen civilian career. Bu sure to list the following information for each tour of duty:- Branch
- Rank
- Dates of service
- Duties
- Special skills learned
- Accomplishments (like awards, citations and medals)
6. Memberships and Activities
Here is your chance to list any memberships and activities you have already covered under work experience section of your resume. In addition, if you have several professional and/or social memberships, don’t try to include all of them. Just focus on the ones you think would show a benefit to an employer and those that are related to your career. Your activities will show that you are a well-rounded person with interests outside of work. In addition listing a few of your activities reflects your ability to manage a busy schedule.Your listings in this section should be current and brief. Just include the name of the organization and any leadership positions you hold. Examples:
- Treasurer, Lion’s Club
- President, Board of Directors, ABC Theater
7. Awards and Honors
For the most part, you have probably detailed any work-related awards or volunteer honors as accomplishments in the work experience section of you resume. However, if you have received an award that you think the employer will view as a benefit, list it here. Though remember that employers only take about 30 seconds to review your resume, and may never even get to this section. If the honor is really important, you probably should move it to either work experience or volunteer experience section of your resume where it is more likely to get noticed.<< Previous Page: What should go in resume?
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